Family hotels and homes in Lalitpur

After being kept awake by barking dogs over 10 sleepless nights in Kathmandu’s Thamel zone, I decided to go upmarket for 5 days in a location away from the noise and pollution. Purna’s photos make it look like a typical Indian pseudo palace hotel, but the hotel is in reality more elegant and refined. The owner’s main business is renovating historic Nepali temples in the traditional style, and the hotel showcases the woodwork the traditional Newari style, including its own small museum of carved artefacts. The carpentry throughout varies from very fine to rather rough and ready, but it feels authentic to the vernacular of ancient Nepal. The hotel is spread across several buildings at different levels surrounding garden enclosures, and includes a swimming pool. The view looks over Kathmandu city from a high vantage point. It’s on the outskirts of the built-up region of Kathmandu and Patan, and mostly free of traffic and barking dogs. The room was nicely appointed. The commodious breakfast plate included both a continental array – juice, coffee, fruit salad, porridge with honey, plus toast, butter & jam & a combined full English breakfast - omelette, sausages, baked beans, fried tomato & salad. The coffee is fine. The lunch/supper options have very reasonable prices. The service was exemplary – kind and courteous! Worth visiting: To escape the hubbub, Godawari Botanical Gardens is definitely worth a visit - feels very natural with families dancing on the lawns to Nepalese folk music and children splashing in the streams. 20min taxi drive – recommend the Pathao app to book cars or bikes at a cheaper rate. Sirupate Trout Farm Restaurant, 15mins drive. The trout is fresh straight from the farm water troughs beside the restaurant – Cost 1800NR per kg ($13 or £10). 1/2kg was big enough for 2. Don't confuse venue with 'Village Trout Farm' situated 200m before Sirupate's location.

Great location, located in Thamel, close to shops, cafes and restaurants but still quiet. The hotel staffs are very friendly and helpful. Room is clean. Great breakfast with many options.

We liked our stay at Everest Boutique hotel very much. The owners are very kind , helpful and knowledgable regarding any tourist inquiries. They are experts in organizing day tours as well as trekking. Everything is very clean and nothing missing to feel comfortable and happy. Beds are very comfortable. Breakfast offers a great variety and everyone will be satisfied. The restaurant is also very good, food tastes great. We will definitely come again!

Fantastic hotel, price and room quality was excellent. It is one of the cleaneast hotel that i ever visited. Staff and manager were very helpfull. Best recommendation. Wi-fi is great it not like in others hotel in Kathmandu

Excellent service and nice comfortable and cozy room.

Location, food, terrace, great atmosphere, and first-class service. If you're going to Kathmandu, I highly recommend it. It was a true respite for body and soul.

Very good location, comfortable room, good breakfast and helpfull staff! I highly recommend it

Exelent food and hospitality :) would apsolutly recomend.

The staff is amazing. Just ask and they do everything to satifie you. And every time with a smile. The locality is ideal compare to other hotels. No outside noise. The perfect place for me

The best hotel in Kathmandu. Great value for money right in the center of Thamel. Super friendly and helpful staff willing to help with any request, it felt like home. I will definitely be coming here next time visiting Nepal.